TOMAS RIVERA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Tomas Rivera Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Riverside Unified school district, located in Riverside, CA with about 726 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 29 teachers, Tomas Rivera Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Tomas Rivera Elementary School, located on Red Poppy Lane in Riverside, California, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Riverside Unified School District. The school is named in honor of Dr. Tomás Rivera, a prominent Chicano author, poet, and former chancellor of the University of California, Riverside, whose legacy of academic excellence and cultural pride is central to the school’s identity. The campus is designed to provide a supportive and nurturing environment for students in the primary grades, focusing on building strong foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social development.
The school is recognized for its commitment to inclusive education and its efforts to foster a positive school culture. With a focus on preparing students for future academic success, Tomas Rivera Elementary utilizes a blend of rigorous curriculum and student-centered instruction. By engaging both parents and community partners, the school strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where diversity is celebrated and every student is encouraged to reach their full potential, reflecting the spirit and values of its namesake.
For more information, contact Tomas Rivera Elementary at (951) 697-5757 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Riverside, CA 92508-3256
(951) 697-5757
TOMAS RIVERA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Riverside, CA with about 726 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Riverside Unified
- Total Students:
- 726
- Teachers:
- 29
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 726 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 45.5%
- White
- 36.8%
- Two or more races
- 7.3%
- Asian
- 5.4%
- Black or African American
- 5.1%
- Female
- 48.8%
- Male
- 51.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.